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Do you have a problem?
If something feels off — if your relationship with alcohol, substances, food, or your mental health has started to affect the way you live, the people you love, or the person you see in the mirror — you’re not alone, and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. Turning Point of Tampa can help you understand what you or someone you love may be experiencing and what the right next step looks like.
We can help you determine if you or someone you love has a problem with alcoholism, substance use, an eating disorder or food addiction.
Here is some basic information on the conditions we treat at Turning Point of Tampa:
Substance Use Disorder
The following are some common symptoms of a substance use disorder. A person suffering from substance use disorder may exhibit some or all of the following characteristics:
- Unsuccessful attempts to stop using alcohol or drugs
- A person finds it difficult to have a good time without drinking alcohol or using substances
- Others express concern about the person’s drinking or substance use
- Family and personal relationships are negatively affected by the person’s substance use
- Person continues to use substances in spite of negative consequences, which may or may not include arrest, job loss, damage to significant relationships, damage to physical or mental health, etc.
Am I Really Struggling, or Is This Just a Phase?
One of the most common questions people ask — and one of the hardest to answer honestly — is whether their use has crossed a line. Many people spend years minimizing their relationship with substances or food, telling themselves it’s manageable, that they can stop anytime, or that others have it worse. But if substance use or disordered eating is starting to affect your health, your relationships, or your ability to function day to day, that pattern is worth paying attention to.
Denial is one of the most recognized features of addiction. It isn’t weakness — it’s a natural response to something that has become deeply woven into daily life. The fact that you’re reading this page is meaningful. Asking the question is often the first step toward a real answer.
What Are Common Signs a Loved One May Need Help?
Recognizing a problem in someone you care about can be painful and confusing. You may see the signs clearly, while they cannot. Common patterns that suggest someone may need professional support include:
- Behavioral changes — withdrawal from family, friends, or activities they once valued
- Physical changes — unexplained weight loss or gain, neglected appearance, disrupted sleep
- Emotional volatility — heightened irritability, mood swings, anxiety, or depression
- Consequences without course correction — continuing to use or restrict food despite clear harm to their relationships, work, or health
- Secrecy and defensiveness — becoming guarded or hostile when the subject of their use or eating is raised
If you are seeing these patterns in someone you love, reaching out on their behalf is one of the most courageous things you can do. Turning Point of Tampa welcomes calls from family members and loved ones, not only from the person who may need help.
What is an eating disorder?
According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), an eating disorder is an illness that causes serious disturbances to your everyday diet, such as eating extremely small amounts of food or severely overeating. Eating disorders generally fall into one of three categories, Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, or Binge Eating, also referred to as food addiction. However, those who suffer from eating disorders often do not easily fall into only one of these three categories. They will sometimes exhibit a combination of symptoms of any or all of the three.
When Eating Disorders and Addiction Occur Together
Eating disorders and substance use disorders frequently co-occur — and treating one without addressing the other rarely leads to lasting recovery. At Turning Point of Tampa, we are one of the few facilities in Florida that specializes in treating both conditions together, because we understand that they are often not separate problems. They share common roots in trauma, shame, and the need to manage overwhelming emotion. Integrated treatment — addressing the whole person, not just the presenting symptom — is what makes lasting recovery possible.
Levels of Care
At Turning Point of Tampa we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, including primary and extended care programs, intensive outpatient and weekly aftercare groups.
What it means to be dually diagnosed
The term dual diagnosis describes someone who suffers from both a substance use disorder and another type of psychiatric illness. This condition could include depression, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress, ADD or ADHD, or any of a number of other mental health or behavioral issues.
Levels of Care
At Turning Point of Tampa, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care. Our levels of care are offered on our unique campus and are easily accessible. Families and their loved ones come to Turning Point from all over the South East. Tampa airport is close, and we are proud to say, our reputation and insurance contracts have allowed hundreds of men and women to find a new way to live.
A Complete Continuum on One Campus
From the first day of medical detox through residential treatment, PHP, IOP, and long-term aftercare — every level of care at Turning Point of Tampa is available on a single Tampa campus. That means no transfers to an unfamiliar facility, no interruption in the relationships you’ve built with your care team, and seamless transitions as your recovery progresses. Every client also receives access to free, therapist-facilitated weekly aftercare groups — for as long as support is needed. Because we’re family-owned, we’re invested in your recovery for life, not just for the length of your program.
| Level of Care | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Medical Detox (ASAM 3.7) | 24/7 medically monitored withdrawal management — the safest way to begin |
| Residential Treatment (ASAM 3.5) | Structured, immersive, on-campus treatment with daily clinical programming |
| Partial Hospitalization (PHP) | Intensive daily programming, up to 7 days per week, with more flexibility |
| Intensive Outpatient (IOP) | Structured group and individual therapy while living outside the facility |
| Virtual IOP | Flexible, online-based IOP for those with barriers to in-person care |
| Aftercare / Recovery Residences | Ongoing support, free weekly groups, and structured sober living |
Why Turning Point of Tampa
Family-owned since 1987 and recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Addiction Centers, Turning Point of Tampa has spent nearly four decades helping individuals and families find a path forward. We have never wavered from our commitment to compassionate, structured, evidence-based care rooted in 12-Step principles.
Our medical team is led by Dr. Hardeep Singh — a Tampa Magazine Top Doctor, Board Certified in Adult Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine, and Fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (FASAM). Under his leadership since 2016, our clinical programming has remained among the most credentialed and comprehensive in Florida.
We are one of the few facilities in Florida licensed for residential treatment, ASAM Level 3.5 and 3.7 certified, and Joint Commission accredited.
We specialize in treating addiction, eating disorders, and dual diagnosis— conditions that frequently occur together and require integrated care to truly address. Whether you are seeking help for yourself or for someone you love, we are here around the clock, and we are ready to help you take the next step.
Frequently Asked Questions
A useful starting point is asking yourself whether your use is affecting your health, your relationships, or your ability to function as you want to. If you’ve tried to cut back and found it difficult, if others have expressed concern, or if you continue using despite consequences you can clearly see — these are patterns that deserve professional attention. You don’t need to have lost everything to ask for help.
Substance use becomes a disorder when use is persistent, compulsive, and continues despite significant negative consequences. It involves changes in the brain’s reward and regulation systems that make stopping extremely difficult without support. A substance use disorder is a medical condition — not a moral failing — and it responds to evidence-based treatment.
Yes, and it is more common than many people realize. Eating disorders and substance use disorders frequently co-occur because they often share underlying factors, including trauma, anxiety, depression, and difficulty regulating emotion. Treating both conditions together — as Turning Point of Tampa does — produces significantly better outcomes than treating them separately.
Dual diagnosis means a person is living with both a substance use disorder and a co-occurring mental health condition, such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, or ADHD. Effective dual diagnosis treatment addresses both conditions simultaneously, because treating one while ignoring the other dramatically reduces the chance of lasting recovery.
You do not have to wait for a crisis to reach out. Turning Point of Tampa welcomes calls from family members and loved ones. Our team can help you understand what you’re observing, discuss options, and provide guidance on how to approach the conversation. Al-Anon, Nar-Anon, and Adult Children of Alcoholics are also free peer support resources listed above that many family members find helpful.
Turning Point of Tampa is in-network with most major insurance plans and is committed to helping individuals find a way into care. Our team can help verify your benefits and explore all available options.
Useful Links
- Alcoholics Anonymous: https://www.aa.org/
- Al-Anon: www.al-anon.org
- Adult Children of Alcoholics: https://adultchildren.org/
- Overeaters Anonymous: https://oa.org/
- Nar-Anon: www.nar-anon.org
- Narcotic Anonymous: https://www.na.org/